Collins, in partnership with the Royal Observatory Greenwich, has published Astronomy Photographer of the Year, Collection 2. As the official publication for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition 2013, this hardback photography book features all the winning and shortlisted images from the 2013 Astronomy Photographer of the Year, a guide to the competition, as well as the winning photographs from the first four years. The book is available for £25.

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year, Collection 2, Foreword by Dr Brian May

Collins, in partnership with the Royal Observatory Greenwich, has published Astronomy Photographer of the Year, Collection 2 with a foreword by Dr Brian May. As the official publication for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition 2013, it is a beautifully-produced hardback photography book featuring all the winning and shortlisted images from the 2013 Astronomy Photographer of the Year, a guide to the competition, as well as the winning photographs from the first four years.

The book brings together over 100 stunning images from categories ‘Earth and Space’, ‘Our Solar System’, ‘Deep Space’ and ‘Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year’ since the competition began in 2009. It also showcases the winners of special prizes for Best Newcomer, People and Space and Robotic Scope.

Each image is accompanied by a caption, details of the photographer, location and technical details.

With an insightful foreword by Dr Brian May, Astronomy Photographer of the Year, Collection 2 is the ideal gift for all lovers of photography, astronomy, astrophotography and the natural world. It uniquely combines the most captivating imagery from the international Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition allowing anyone fascinated by the beauty of the universe to cast their eyes over the inspiring images whenever they like.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year, Collection 2, Foreword by Dr Brian May.
Published 19th September 2013 ¦ UK RRP: £25
ISBN: 978-0-00-752579-9¦ Size: 260x260 mm ¦ Hardback
Available to purchase from all good book shops and online
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The Royal Observatory Greenwich hosts a free exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The exhibition is on now and runs until 23rd February 2014. For further details including a list of this year’s winners go to http://www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto.